Calgary COPD & Asthma Program
Dedicated to Respiratory Care and Education
COVID-19 Information: The following links contain reliable, medically accurate information as provided by Alberta Health Services and other medical professionals.
- Updates on the COVID-19 virus (local and national)
- COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool: Use this tool to help determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Information and Guidelines for patients with COPD, Living Well with COPD
- Asthma, COPD Raise Odds for Severe COVID-19
- For patients who are participating in Asthma or COPD Education sessions over the phone, please see below
- Referral Sources: The Calgary COPD & Asthma Program has decided to temporarily suspend spirometry testing for the safety of our patients and staff. We are still accepting referrals to provide respiratory education for patients who have asthma, COPD, or require smoking cessation information. These appointments will be conducted virtually or by phone. Please continue to fax us a referral along with a copy of the most current pulmonary function test, if available. Thank you for your continued support.
We have created this website to...
- share medically accurate information with patients and health care providers.
- encourage patients to work with their health care providers in following Canadian guidelines to gain maximum control of their respiratory condition.
Have you been recently diagnosed with asthma, COPD or chronic cough or have already been living with it for some time? Are you thinking about quitting smoking and just don't know where to start? We can help.
Asthma
A chronic lung disorder which causes the airways to become tightened, narrowed, and swollen. The airways are twitchy when exposed to triggers such as cold air, exercise or allergens.
COPD
A disease which is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema (loss of lung tissue). It is the leading cause of disability and death in Canada.
Devices
This section provides device instructions for Breezhaler, Diskus, Ellipta, Genuair, Handihaler, MDI, Respimat and Turbuhaler in 15 different languages.
What's New?
- E-Cigarettes Significantly Raise Risk of Chronic Lung Disease, December 23, 2019
- Study suggests flavored e-cigarettes may worsen asthma, September 21, 2019.
- Reports of vaping illness in the US, September 4, 2019.
- New Research Links Yoga to Improved Pulmonary Function in Patients with COPD, September 4, 2019.
- Breathing Exercises for Asthma, Breathing classes, Breathe Well Physio (Calgary) August 6, 2019.
- Interested in participating in a University of Calgary study related to asthma, COPD or smoking? Click here for more information.
Referral
Your family doctor, Emergency Department staff or other health care professionals can complete our referral form to refer you to our program. A health care professional referral usually includes breathing tests, education or further assessment by a lung specialist (respirologist).
Message to our website visitors
Material on this website has been designed for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction and/or treatment.
If you have specific questions, please consult your doctor or appropriate health care professional.